The Spawn of 'Moneyball'
Buster OlneyAn American League executive, considered to be one of the best and brightest, chatted in the spring of 2008 about the résumés of the front-o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderThe Kiss 'Em Goodbye series has reached the two World Series teams. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't repeat -- so now what? Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central all weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Obstacles to a World Series rematch
Buster Olney...Here are eight issues standing between the Phillies and Yankees and a rematch for next year: Cole Hamels has to find himself. Maybe it was the enormous increase in innings from 2007 to 2008...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Noon: Fix/NBA
Colin Cowherd talks about Cole Hamels, Tim Donaghy and much more. Plus, the "Football Fix
Audio PodCast | November 04, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster OlneySix key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is ha...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
ATH : Hamels Distracts Phillies?
Will Cole Hamels' negative comments become a big distraction for the Philadelphia Phillies tomorrow?
Video | November 03, 2009
PTI : Hamels Done Before Finish?
Why Is Cole Hamels getting ready for the offseason while the rest of his team continues to fight for a World Series championship?
Video | November 03, 2009
Baseball's next great economic disparity
Buster OlneyBaseball's financial structure appears to have reached a tipping point that can be defined simply. "The arbitration process is now outdated," said a h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 01, 2009
Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders
Buster OlneyThe conversations between general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winte...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009
Hamels must improve fastball command
Special to ESPN.comCole Hamels must improve the command of his fastball when he faces the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009
The top matchups of the World Series
Buster OlneyThese are my top matchups of the World Series, beyond the battle of old friends CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee: The Yankees' hitters against Cliff Lee's f...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
BP: The umpires' World Series role
Eric Seidman, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes umpire trends for the six men assigned to the 2009 World Series and finds that Game 2, slated to pit A.J. Burnett against Pedro Martinez, could swing either way because of strike zone tendencies.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
Three Strikes: Phils, Yanks close but uncommon
Jayson Stark...dominating starting pitchers in franchise history -- Steve Carlton, Robin Roberts, Jim Bunning, Chris Short, Curt Schilling, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee and Grover Cleveland Alexander -- have won 15 postseason games for the Phillies combined. •...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
McGwire has a road map, but also a guide
Buster OlneyWe saw again Sunday night an example of how others have talked about their past use of performance-enhancing drugs and moved on. Yankees pitcher Andy ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009
BP: How weather will affect Fall Classic
Clay Davenport, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus' resident meteorologist evaluates the impact of the weather on the World Series, which pitchers will benefit and which will suffer when the temperatures drop.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009
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